Exam 1 NR 302 with 100% correct answers 2024
nursing as an art - correct answer compassion, care, respect for a patient's dignity and
personhood
nursing as a science - correct answer body of knowledge continually changing
nursing images - correct answer 1. angel of mercy
2. handmaiden
3. battle-ax
4. naughty nurse
5. military image
Florence Nightingale ("lady with the lamp") - correct answer - first nursing theorist
- first practicing nurse epidemiologist --> realized that poor sanitation lead to cholera and
dysentery
- reduced mortality rate via better sanitary, nutrition, and facilities --> controlling the
environment
- organized 1st nursing school
nursing during the civil war till early 20th century - correct answer - growth of nursing
during civil war
- american red cross founded
- first African American nurse
- nursing organization formed
- nurse practitioners opened a clinic
nursing in the 20th century - correct answer - push to develop a scientific, research based
defined body of nursing knowledge and practice
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,- nursing education to university level
- practice expanded by Army and Navy nurse corps
- specialization started to occur
nursing in the 21st century - correct answer - practice and education evolved to meet needs
of society
- ANA established center for Ethics and Human Rights
- multiple challenges face nursing profession --> bioterrorism, emerging infections, disaster
management, technology advancements, high acuity of patients, early discharges, end-of-life
nursing education consortium
characteristics of a profession - correct answer - basic liberal foundation and extended
education
- theoretical body of knowledge leading to defined skills, abilities, and norms
- provides a specific service
- have autonomy in decision making and practice
- code of ethics for practice
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice - correct answer competent level of practice
assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, coordination of
care, evaluation
ANA Standards of Professional Practice - correct answer competent level of behavior in
professional role
ethics, education, evidenced based practice and research, quality of practice,
communication, leadership, collaboration, professional practice evaluation, resources,
environmental health
ANA Code of Ethics - correct answer basically put patient first, provide nursing skills,
maintain good environment, continue learning, take care of yourself advance the profession,
promote health
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, Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs) - correct answer regulate the scope of nursing practice and
protect public health, safety, and welfare
licensure - correct answer NCLEX-RN = all states, minimum knowledge
certification - correct answer - optional
- specific area of practice
- test through an organization
- continuing education/practice
science and art of nursing - correct answer - blend of most current knowledge and practice
standards with insightful and compassionate approach to patient care
- use competencies of critical thinking in your nursing practice
professional registered nursing education - correct answer - RN education through
associates or baccalaureate
- all sit for NCLEX-RN
Master's nursing education - correct answer - emphasis on basic sciences and research-
based clinic practice
- nurse educator, nurse administrator, advance practice registered nurse
Doctoral preparation nursing education - correct answer - DSN or DNSC = apply research
findings to clinical nursing
- PhD = basic research and theory
- DNP = terminal practice degree
continuing education - correct answer formal, organized educational program; updates
knowledge and skills
in service education - correct answer - programs provide instruction or training
- increase knowledge, skills and competencies
- not CEU
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nursing as an art - correct answer compassion, care, respect for a patient's dignity and
personhood
nursing as a science - correct answer body of knowledge continually changing
nursing images - correct answer 1. angel of mercy
2. handmaiden
3. battle-ax
4. naughty nurse
5. military image
Florence Nightingale ("lady with the lamp") - correct answer - first nursing theorist
- first practicing nurse epidemiologist --> realized that poor sanitation lead to cholera and
dysentery
- reduced mortality rate via better sanitary, nutrition, and facilities --> controlling the
environment
- organized 1st nursing school
nursing during the civil war till early 20th century - correct answer - growth of nursing
during civil war
- american red cross founded
- first African American nurse
- nursing organization formed
- nurse practitioners opened a clinic
nursing in the 20th century - correct answer - push to develop a scientific, research based
defined body of nursing knowledge and practice
1
,- nursing education to university level
- practice expanded by Army and Navy nurse corps
- specialization started to occur
nursing in the 21st century - correct answer - practice and education evolved to meet needs
of society
- ANA established center for Ethics and Human Rights
- multiple challenges face nursing profession --> bioterrorism, emerging infections, disaster
management, technology advancements, high acuity of patients, early discharges, end-of-life
nursing education consortium
characteristics of a profession - correct answer - basic liberal foundation and extended
education
- theoretical body of knowledge leading to defined skills, abilities, and norms
- provides a specific service
- have autonomy in decision making and practice
- code of ethics for practice
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice - correct answer competent level of practice
assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, coordination of
care, evaluation
ANA Standards of Professional Practice - correct answer competent level of behavior in
professional role
ethics, education, evidenced based practice and research, quality of practice,
communication, leadership, collaboration, professional practice evaluation, resources,
environmental health
ANA Code of Ethics - correct answer basically put patient first, provide nursing skills,
maintain good environment, continue learning, take care of yourself advance the profession,
promote health
2
, Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs) - correct answer regulate the scope of nursing practice and
protect public health, safety, and welfare
licensure - correct answer NCLEX-RN = all states, minimum knowledge
certification - correct answer - optional
- specific area of practice
- test through an organization
- continuing education/practice
science and art of nursing - correct answer - blend of most current knowledge and practice
standards with insightful and compassionate approach to patient care
- use competencies of critical thinking in your nursing practice
professional registered nursing education - correct answer - RN education through
associates or baccalaureate
- all sit for NCLEX-RN
Master's nursing education - correct answer - emphasis on basic sciences and research-
based clinic practice
- nurse educator, nurse administrator, advance practice registered nurse
Doctoral preparation nursing education - correct answer - DSN or DNSC = apply research
findings to clinical nursing
- PhD = basic research and theory
- DNP = terminal practice degree
continuing education - correct answer formal, organized educational program; updates
knowledge and skills
in service education - correct answer - programs provide instruction or training
- increase knowledge, skills and competencies
- not CEU
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